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Education Administration ProgramsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
CPI Foundation, also known as The Concrete Preservation Institute, is a nationwide nonprofit focused on career preparation for service members in construction and preservation. It operates as an official Career Skills Program (SkillBridge) and partners with the National Park Service and construction-industry companies to provide internship opportunities and potential hires. The organization runs two programs—a hands-on Field School and an Industry Internship—with the Field School conducting three 12-week sessions each year at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to work on park-related projects. The Industry Internship program is tailored to match service members with partner companies, aligning their post-service living and work plans with the goal of permanent placement in suitable roles. The organization is based in Chico, California, and operates nationwide, with notable partnerships including a 2019 collaboration with the Department of the Interior and the Department of Defense to support career preparation and hands-on projects in national parks and public sites.